Soil Mechanics & Foundation Engineering Mcqs


Q.  Coefficient of consolidation for clays normally_______________?

a. decreases with increase in liquid limit
b. increases with increase in liquid limit
c. first increases and then decreases with increase in liquid limit
d. remains constant at all liquid limits


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